• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic FZ60 advantages over Ricoh WG-4

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 450 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh WG-4 advantages over Panasonic FZ60

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 91 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    230g vs 493g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Panasonic FZ60
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability

Compare Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Ricoh WG-4
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Panasonic FZ60
Panasonic DMC-FZ40
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Ricoh WG-4
Panasonic DMC-FZ40
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • RAW file ability

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Compared to Panasonic FZ47

Panasonic FZ60
Panasonic FZ47
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic FZ47

Ricoh WG-4
Panasonic FZ47
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Panasonic FZ47

Compared to Pentax WG-3 GPS

Panasonic FZ60
Pentax WG-3 GPS
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4
Pentax WG-3 GPS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Compared to Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Panasonic FZ60
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic FZ60 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Ricoh WG-4
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

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